UW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2022
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MADISON, Wis.—Four University of Wisconsin System students and four educators are being recognized today by the UW System and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a degree in business or engineering at UW-Madison or UW-Platteville. The Alliant Energy James R. Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize outstanding commitment to undergraduate student success and the ability to inspire in students an enthusiasm for learning. The awards are presented to students and educators from UW System campuses located within Alliant Energy’s service area.
“I commend the Alliant Energy Foundation for generously supporting these awards to recognize student achievement and influential teaching,” said UW System President Jay Rothman. “Congratulations to this year’s dedicated students and instructors on their impressive accomplishments.”
“We are honored to continue the legacy of these awards, which were created to recognize the hard work of students and faculty,” said Julie Bauer, executive director of the Alliant Energy Foundation. “These annual awards reflect Alliant Energy’s long-standing investment in education and our shared future.”
The recipients of the 16th annual Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards are:
- Diaz Ortega
- Astrid Boado Harrison
- Azaria Osgood
- Jayla Thompson
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